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What does “Universal law of gravitation” actually mean in Gravitation, and why does it matter for JEE?

every two masses attract with F = G·m₁m₂/r² along the line joining them.

In simple words: every two masses attract with F = G·m₁m₂/r² along the line joining them. Getting Universal law of gravitation clear matters because JEE questions on Gravitation usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Universal law of gravitation

Common mistake

forgetting the force depends on 1/r² — doubling the distance quarters the force.

Memory tip

it's an inverse-square law, so distance matters a lot.

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